Project Grant 20246702142489
Award Date
9/1/24
Completion Date
8/31/28
Dollars Obligated
$800K
Federal Agency
Institute of Bioenergy, Climate, and Environment
Federal Grant Program
10.310
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Penn State University, PA 16802, USA
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